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Baseball Terminology | D - E - F

D

Dead Ball

A ball out of play due to a temporary, legally created, suspension of play.

Double

A ball hit by a player that allows the player to make it to second base without an error by the fielders.

Double Play

A defensive play that gets two players out on the same play. This usually occurs when there is a player on first and the ball is thrown from the fielder to second (shortstop or second baseman covers) and quickly to first to get both base runners out. Also frequently occurs when the batter hits a line-drive and the defensive player catches the ball (1 out) and throws the ball to the offensive players base, and beats them back (2nd out).

E

Error

A miscue or mistake by a defensive player that allows a runner to reach a base when they would normally been out.

F

Fielder's choice

: A decision made by a defensive player to get one player out in lieu of another. Generally, a player should choose to get the 'lead' runner unless not practical.

Fly ball

A bill hit into high into the air. Short high hits are termed pop-fly's. If the ball is caught it will be termed a fly-out.

Force-out

This is an out created by a defensive player by touching the base of an incoming base runner who has no choice but to advance to that base because there is a runner either on the base, or advancing to, the base behind the player.

Foul Ball

A ball that hits the ground to the outside (the right or left) of the foul lines before passing the 1st or 3rd base bag. Remember that batted balls often curve towards the foul lines.